He has published more than 220 peer-reviewed scientific papers, with many appearing in leading international journals, and he maintains numerous international research collaborations. Perhaps his most prominent work has been as a director of The Dunedin Study for more than 20 years. Known in full as the ‘Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study’, the project began in 1975, originally designed as a short-term project to explore how birth events affect later health. A growing interest in the results, however, enabled continuation of the Study and 45 years on it has become renowned across the world as one of the most significant projects of its kind.
IF YOU fancy diving into some open water swimming in April there are plenty of places not too far from Salisbury. Under Boris Johnson s roadmap out of lockdown, outdoor activities such as outdoor swimming, tennis and golf have been allowed since Monday (March 29). Good Friday (April 2) and Easter Sunday (April 4) are shaping up to be the best days for a dip, with highs of 12C and sunny spells predicted, according to the Met Office. If you re brave enough to brace colder conditions, the needle is expected to reach 11C on Saturday (April 3) and just 9C on Monday (April 5). Government guidance is still stay local and to minimise travel. But as long as you re sensible and any of the below are nearby, you should be within the rules to head out for a quick dip.
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Let’s look at the top stories from Oxfordshire (and beyond) this morning. Top story: John Howell accused a constituent of ‘fascism’ over email. An Oxfordshire woman was less than impressed when Jon Howell, Conservative MP for Henley, replied to her plea to stop the controversial police bill by accusing her of fascism. Now she’s accusing him of being ‘drunk’. When Francesca Trotman reached out to her MP to ask him to reconsider his vote in favour of the bill, Mr Howell replied: “So, all you want is an unfettered right to protest for your own cause and to hell with those who want to get on with their own lives. That is not democracy, that is fascism”
Dozens of new coronavirus infections confirmed across Bristol region today bristolpost.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bristolpost.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.